bespatter
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It is in the nature of the "little villain" to bespatter men of such devotion, patriotism, and eminent capacity as is Captain Dahlgren.
From Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 by De Gurowski, Adam G., count
To rail at him now, and speak of him disparagingly, will not hurt him, or do you any good, Dick, my friend, so do not unnecessarily bespatter his memory.
From The Adventures of Dick Maitland A Tale of Unknown Africa by Ball, Alec
Thou dost fall and break thy limbs, and bespatter thyself with mud, like a crocodile, and no one reaches out a hand to thee.
From Peeps at Many Lands: Ancient Egypt by Baikie, Constance N.
Jawp, to throw water upon a person, to bespatter.
From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander
To wet by dashing or throwing water or other liquid upon; to bespatter.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
